A conference this week in Tokyo on ocean planning and management is drawing leaders from more than two-dozen island countries. It's being led by the head of a Pacific Island nation. Palau's President is co-chairing the gathering, which will focus on clima... See more
The U.S. Coast Guard's newest fast response cutter is now operating in Guam. The ship will patrol the Pacific Island region. The new ship is bigger than the model it replaces — and the Coast Guard said it can conduct missions from coastal security to fish... See more
One of the smallest countries in the world wants to change its name. Nauru's Parliament has passed a constitutional amendment to rename the country 'Naoero.' It was first proposed by President David Adeang. In a speech in January, Adeang said quote "while... See more
An Australian billionaire and the head of a Paris fashion label plan to burn trash for energy in Fiji. The Pacific nation's U.N. ambassador says the idea risks spoiling a “beach paradise.” The Australian-based duo of billionaire Ian Malouf and fashion des... See more
The Marshall Islands is taking a novel approach to save energy. It's focused on government offices, closing hours, and air conditioning. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz is leading to early closure of government offices in the Marshall Islands. Mariana... See more
